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VA Disability Conditions & Rating Criteria

VeteranHQ publishes 38 CFR Part 4 rating criteria for 603 diagnostic codes across 15 body systems, with tier-by-tier criteria, secondary condition relationships, and direct citations to eCFR. Content is synced weekly from the eCFR API.

What VA disability ratings are in 38 CFR Part 4?

M

Musculoskeletal System

139 conditions

Ankle, ankylosis of

DC 5270
20%30%40%50%

Ankle, limited motion of

DC 5271
10%20%

Ankle replacement (prosthesis).

DC 5056
20%40%100%

Ankylosing spondylitis

DC 5240
10%20%30%40%50%100%

Arm, limitation of motion of

DC 5201
20%30%40%

Arthritis due to Trauma (Traumatic Arthritis)

DC 5010
10%20%

Astragalectomy

DC 5274
20%

Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive

DC 5001
100%

Bones, neoplasm, malignant, primary or secondary

DC 5012
100%

Bones, of the lower extremity, shortening of

DC 5275
10%20%30%40%

Cartilage, semilunar, dislocated, with frequent episodes of “locking,” pain, and effusion into the joint

DC 5258
20%

Cartilage, semilunar, removal of, symptomatic

DC 5259
10%

Cervical Strain

DC 5235
0%10%20%30%40%50%100%

Clavicle or scapula, impairment of

DC 5203
10%20%

Claw foot (pes cavus), acquired

DC 5278
0%10%20%30%50%

Coccyx, removal of

DC 5298
0%10%

Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010)

DC 5242
10%20%30%40%50%100%

Degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic

DC 5003
10%20%

Elbow, ankylosis of

DC 5205
30%40%50%60%

Elbow, other impairment of Flail joint

DC 5209
20%50%60%

Elbow replacement (prosthesis).

DC 5052
20%30%40%50%100%

Femur, impairment of

DC 5255
60%80%

Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome)

DC 5025
10%20%40%

Five digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of

DC 5220
40%50%

Five digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of

DC 5216
50%60%

Flatfoot, acquired

DC 5276
0%10%20%30%50%

Foot injuries, other

DC 5284
10%20%30%

Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°

DC 5208
20%

Forearm, limitation of extension of

DC 5207
10%20%30%40%50%

Forearm, limitation of flexion of

DC 5206
0%10%20%30%40%50%

Four digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of

DC 5221
30%40%50%

Four digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of

DC 5217
40%50%60%

Genu recurvatum (acquired, traumatic, with weakness and insecurity in weight-bearing objectively demonstrated)

DC 5263
10%

Group II.Depression of arm from vertical overhead to hanging at side (1, 2); downward rotation of scapula (3, 4); 1 and 2 act with Group III in forward and backward swing of arm. Function: Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major II (costosternal); (2) latissimus dorsi and teres major (teres major, although technically an intrinsic muscle, is included with latissimus dorsi); (3) pectoralis minor; (4) rhomboid

DC 5302
0%20%30%40%

Group III.Elevation and abduction of arm to level of shoulder; act with 1 and 2 of Group II in forward and backward swing of arm. Function: Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major I (clavicular); (2) deltoid

DC 5303
0%20%30%40%

Group I.Upward rotation of scapula; elevation of arm above shoulder level.(1) Trapezius; (2) levator scapulae; (3) serratus magnus Function: Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle

DC 5301
0%10%20%30%40%

Group IV.Stabilization of shoulder against injury in strong movements, holding head of humerus in socket; abduction; outward rotation and inward rotation of arm. Function: Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Supraspinatus; (2) infraspinatus and teres minor; (3) subscapularis; (4) coracobrachialis

DC 5304
0%10%20%30%

Group V.Elbow supination (1) (long head of biceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint); flexion of elbow (1, 2, 3). Function: Flexor muscles of elbow: (1) Biceps; (2) brachialis; (3) brachioradialis

DC 5305
0%10%20%30%40%

Group VI.Extension of elbow (long head of triceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint).(1) Triceps; (2) anconeus. Function: Extensor muscles of the elbow

DC 5306
0%10%20%30%40%

Group VII.Flexion of wrist and fingers.Flexors of the carpus and long flexors of fingers and thumb; pronator Function: Muscles arising from internal condyle of humerus

DC 5307
0%10%20%30%40%

Group VIII.Extension of wrist, fingers, and thumb; abduction of thumb.Extensors of carpus, fingers, and thumb; supinator Function: Muscles arising mainly from external condyle of humerus

DC 5308
0%10%20%30%

Group XII.Dorsiflexion (1); extension of toes (2); stabilization of arch (3).(1) Tibialis anterior; (2) extensor digitorum longus; (3) extensor hallucis longus; (4) peroneus tertius Function: Anterior muscles of the leg

DC 5312
0%10%20%30%

Group XIII.Extension of hip and flexion of knee; outward and inward rotation of flexed knee; acting with rectus femoris and sartorius (see XIV, 1, 2) synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint.(1) Biceps femoris; (2) semimembranosus; (3) semitendinosus Function: Posterior thigh group, Hamstring complex of 2-joint muscles

DC 5313
0%10%30%40%

Group XI.Propulsion, plantar flexion of foot (1); stabilization of arch (2, 3); flexion of toes (4, 5); Flexion of knee (6).(1) Triceps surae (gastrocnemius and soleus); (2) tibialis posterior; (3) peroneus longus; (4) peroneus brevis; (5) flexor hallucis longus; (6) flexor digitorum longus; (7) popliteus; (8) plantaris Function: Posterior and lateral crural muscles, and muscles of the calf

DC 5311
0%10%20%30%

Group XIV.Extension of knee (2, 3, 4, 5); simultaneous flexion of hip and flexion of knee (1); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XVII (1) in postural support of body (6); acting with hamstrings in synchronizing hip and knee (1, 2).(1) Sartorius; (2) rectus femoris; (3) vastus externus; (4) vastus intermedius; (5) vastus internus; (6) tensor vaginae femoris Function: Anterior thigh group

DC 5314
0%10%30%40%

Group XIX.Support and compression of abdominal wall and lower thorax; flexion and lateral motions of spine; synergists in strong downward movements of arm (1).(1) Rectus abdominis; (2) external oblique; (3) internal oblique; (4) transversalis; (5) quadratus lumborum Function: Muscles of the abdominal wall

DC 5319
0%10%30%50%

Group X.Movements of forefoot and toes; propulsion thrust in walking.(1) Flexor digitorum brevis; (2) abductor hallucis; (3) abductor digiti minimi; (4) quadratus plantae; (5) lumbricales; (6) flexor hallucis brevis; (7) adductor hallucis; (8) flexor digiti minimi brevis; (9) dorsal and plantar interossei. Other important plantar structures: Plantar aponeurosis, long plantar and calcaneonavicular ligament, tendons of posterior tibial, peroneus longus, and long flexors of great and little toes Function: Intrinsic muscles of the foot: Plantar

DC 5310
0%10%20%30%

Group XV.Adduction of hip (1, 2, 3, 4); flexion of hip (1, 2); flexion of knee (4).(1) Adductor longus; (2) adductor brevis; (3) adductor magnus; (4) gracilis Function: Mesial thigh group

DC 5315
0%10%20%30%

Group XVI.Flexion of hip (1, 2, 3).(1) Psoas; (2) iliacus; (3) pectineus Function: Pelvic girdle group 1

DC 5316
0%10%30%40%

Group XVII.Extension of hip (1); abduction of thigh; elevation of opposite side of pelvis (2, 3); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XIV (6) in postural support of body steadying pelvis upon head of femur and condyles of femur on tibia (1).(1) Gluteus maximus; (2) gluteus medius; (3) gluteus minimus Function: Pelvic girdle group 2

DC 5317
0%20%40%

Group XVIII.Outward rotation of thigh and stabilization of hip joint.(1) Pyriformis; (2) gemellus (superior or inferior); (3) obturator (external or internal); (4) quadratus femoris Function: Pelvic girdle group 3

DC 5318
0%10%20%30%

Group XXIII.Movements of the head; fixation of shoulder movements.Suboccipital; lateral vertebral and anterior vertebral muscles Function: Muscles of the side and back of the neck

DC 5323
0%10%20%30%

Group XXII.Rotary and forward movements of the head; respiration; deglutition.(Lateral, supra-, and infrahyoid group.) (1) Trapezius I (clavicular insertion); (2) sternocleidomastoid; (3) the “hyoid” muscles; (4) sternothyroid; (5) digastric Function: Muscles of the front of the neck

DC 5322
0%10%20%30%

Group XXI.Respiration.Thoracic muscle group Function: Muscles of respiration

DC 5321
0%10%20%

Group XX.Postural support of body; extension and lateral movements of spine.Sacrospinalis (erector spinae and its prolongations in thoracic and cervical regions) Function: Spinal muscles

DC 5320
0%10%20%40%60%

Hallux rigidus, unilateral, severe

DC 5281
0%

Hallux valgus, unilateral

DC 5280
10%

Hammer toe

DC 5282
0%10%

Hip, ankylosis of

DC 5250
60%70%

Hip, flail joint

DC 5254
80%

Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty)

DC 5054
90%30%50%70%100%

Humerus, other impairment of

DC 5202
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%

Impairment of the Thigh (Hip Rotation/Adduction)

DC 5253
0%10%20%

Index and little

DC 5148
30%40%

Index and long

DC 5146
30%40%

Index and ring

DC 5147
30%40%

Index finger, amputation of

DC 5153
10%20%30%

Index finger, ankylosis of

DC 5225
10%

Index, long and little

DC 5139
40%50%

Index, long and ring

DC 5138
40%50%

Index, long, ring and little

DC 5131
50%60%

Index or long finger, limitation of motion

DC 5229
0%10%

Index, ring and little

DC 5140
40%50%

Intervertebral disc syndrome: Assign this diagnostic code only when there is disc herniation with compression and/or irritation of the adjacent nerve root; assign diagnostic code 5242 for all other disc diagnoses

DC 5243
10%20%30%40%50%100%0%60%

Knee, ankylosis of

DC 5256
30%40%50%60%

Knee, other impairment of

DC 5257
10%20%30%0%

Knee, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)

DC 5055
30%60%100%

Leg, limitation of extension of

DC 5261
0%10%20%30%40%50%

Leg, limitation of flexion of

DC 5260
0%10%20%30%

Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip)

DC 5252
0%10%20%30%40%

Limitation of Motion of the Wrist

DC 5215
20%30%10%

Little finger, amputation of

DC 5156
10%20%

Long and little

DC 5150
20%30%

Long and ring

DC 5149
20%30%

Long finger, amputation of

DC 5154
10%20%

Long finger, ankylosis of

DC 5226
10%

Long, ring and little

DC 5141
30%40%

Lumbosacral or cervical strain

DC 5237
10%20%30%40%50%100%0%

Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease), unilateral, or bilateral

DC 5279
10%

Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process

DC 5002
20%40%60%100%

Os calcis or astragalus, malunion of

DC 5273
10%20%

Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic

DC 5000
10%20%30%60%100%

Other specified forms of arthropathy (excluding gout)

DC 5009
0%

Plantar fasciitis

DC 5269
10%20%30%

Radius and ulna, nonunion of, with flail false joint

DC 5210
40%50%

Radius, impairment of

DC 5212
10%20%30%40%

Ribs, removal of

DC 5297
10%20%30%40%50%

Ring and little

DC 5151
20%30%

Ring finger, amputation of

DC 5155
10%20%

Ring or little finger, ankylosis of

DC 5227
0%

Ring or little finger, limitation of motion

DC 5230
0%

Sacroiliac injury and weakness

DC 5236
10%20%30%40%50%100%

Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis of

DC 5200
20%30%40%50%

Shoulder replacement (prosthesis).

DC 5051
20%30%50%60%100%

Skull, loss of part of, both inner and outer tables

DC 5296
10%30%50%80%

Spinal fusion

DC 5241
10%20%30%40%50%100%

Spinal stenosis

DC 5238
10%20%30%40%50%100%

Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability

DC 5239
10%20%30%40%50%100%

Subastragalar or tarsal joint, ankylosis of

DC 5272
10%20%

Supination and pronation, impairment of

DC 5213
10%20%30%40%

Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, malunion of, or nonunion of

DC 5283
10%20%30%

Thigh, limitation of extension of

DC 5251
10%

Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of

DC 5222
20%30%40%

Three digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of

DC 5218
20%30%40%50%

Thumb, amputation of

DC 5152
20%30%40%

Thumb and index

DC 5142
40%50%

Thumb and little

DC 5145
40%50%

Thumb and long

DC 5143
40%50%

Thumb and ring

DC 5144
40%50%

Thumb, ankylosis of

DC 5224
10%20%

Thumb, index and little

DC 5134
50%60%

Thumb, index and long

DC 5132
50%60%

Thumb, index and ring

DC 5133
50%60%

Thumb, limitation of motion

DC 5228
0%10%20%

Thumb, long and little

DC 5136
50%60%

Thumb, long and ring

DC 5135
50%60%

Thumb, ring and little

DC 5137
50%60%

Tibia and fibula, impairment of

DC 5262
0%10%20%30%40%

Toe, great, amputation of

DC 5171
10%30%

Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss

DC 5170
30%

Toes, other than great, amputation of, with removal of metatarsal head

DC 5172
0%20%

Toes, three or four, amputation of, without metatarsal involvement

DC 5173
10%20%

Traumatic paralysis, complete

DC 5244
10%20%40%60%

Two digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of

DC 5223
10%20%30%

Two digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of

DC 5219
20%30%40%

Ulna, impairment of

DC 5211
10%20%30%40%

Weak foot, bilateral

DC 5277
10%

Wrist, ankylosis of

DC 5214
20%30%40%50%

Wrist replacement (prosthesis).

DC 5053
20%30%40%100%
E

Organs of Special Sense

34 conditions

Anatomical loss of both eyes 1

DC 6061
100%

Anatomical loss of one eye: 1

DC 6063
40%50%60%70%80%100%

Angle-closure glaucoma

DC 6012
10%

Aphakia

DC 6027
30%

Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lens

DC 6029
30%

Choroidopathy, including uveitis, iritis, cyclitis, or choroiditis

DC 6000
10%20%40%60%

Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous)

DC 6018
10%

Detachment of retina

DC 6008
10%20%40%60%

Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.)

DC 6025
10%20%

Ectropion

DC 6020
10%20%

Entropion

DC 6021
10%20%

Intraocular hemorrhage

DC 6007
10%20%40%60%

Keratopathy

DC 6001
10%20%40%60%

Lagophthalmos

DC 6022
10%20%

Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral

DC 6023
10%

Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateral

DC 6024
10%

Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)

DC 6014
100%

No more than light perception in both eyes 1

DC 6062
100%

No more than light perception in one eye: 1

DC 6064
30%40%50%60%70%80%100%

Nystagmus, central

DC 6016
10%

Open-angle glaucoma

DC 6013
10%

Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III)).

DC 6030
20%

Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities

DC 6011
10%

Retinopathy or maculopathy not otherwise specified

DC 6006
10%20%40%60%

Scleritis

DC 6002
10%20%40%60%

Scotoma, unilateral

DC 6081
10%

Status post corneal transplant

DC 6036
10%

Symblepharon

DC 6091
0%

Trachomatous conjunctivitis

DC 6017
30%

Tuberculosis of eye

DC 6010
100%

Unhealed eye injury

DC 6009
10%20%40%60%

Vision in one eye 5/200 (1.5/60)

DC 6065
30%40%50%60%70%80%

Visual Acuity, Impairment of

DC 6066
100%0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%

Visual field defects

DC 6080
10%20%30%50%70%100%
A

Auditory System

11 conditions

Chronic otitis externa

DC 6210
10%

Chronic suppurative otitis media, mastoiditis, or cholesteatoma (or any combination)

DC 6200
10%

Hearing Loss

DC 6100
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Loss of auricle

DC 6207
10%30%50%

Malignant neoplasm of the ear (other than skin only)

DC 6208
100%

Meniere's syndrome (endolymphatic hydrops)

DC 6205
30%60%100%

Peripheral vestibular disorders

DC 6204
10%30%

Sense of smell, complete loss

DC 6275
10%

Sense of taste, complete loss

DC 6276
10%

Tinnitus, recurrent

DC 6260
10%

Tympanic membrane, perforation of

DC 6211
0%
I

Infectious Diseases

13 conditions

Avitaminosis

DC 6313
10%20%40%60%100%

Beriberi

DC 6314
30%60%100%

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

DC 6354
10%20%40%60%100%0%

HIV-related illness

DC 6351
0%10%30%60%100%

Hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasis

DC 6325
100%

Leprosy (Hansen's disease)

DC 6302
100%

Lupus erythematosus, systemic (disseminated)

DC 6350
10%60%100%

Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection

DC 6312
100%

Pellagra

DC 6315
10%20%40%60%100%

Schistosomiasis

DC 6326
0%

Tuberculosis, miliary

DC 6311
100%

Vibriosis (Cholera, Non-cholera)

DC 6300
100%

Visceral leishmaniasis

DC 6301
100%
R

Respiratory System

58 conditions

Actinomycosis

DC 6822
0%20%30%50%

Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis

DC 6522
10%30%

Aphonia, complete organic

DC 6519
60%

Asbestosis.

DC 6833
10%30%60%100%

Aspergillosis

DC 6838
10%30%60%100%

Asthma, bronchial

DC 6602
10%30%60%100%

Bacterial rhinitis

DC 6523
10%50%

Blastomycosis

DC 6836
10%30%60%100%

Bronchiectasis

DC 6601
10%30%60%100%

Bronchitis, chronic

DC 6600
10%30%60%100%0%

Chronic lung abscess.

DC 6824
100%

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

DC 6604
10%30%60%100%

Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis.

DC 6845
10%30%60%100%

Chronic Sinusitis (Pansinusitis)

DC 6510
0%10%30%50%

Coccidioidomycosis

DC 6835
10%30%60%100%

Cryptococcosis

DC 6837
10%30%60%100%

Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis

DC 6826
100%

Diaphragm paralysis or paresis

DC 6840
0%30%50%100%

Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)

DC 6825
100%

Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis

DC 6829
100%

Emphysema, pulmonary

DC 6603
10%30%60%100%

Eosinophilic granuloma of lung

DC 6828
100%

Granulomatous rhinitis

DC 6524
20%100%

Histoplasmosis of lung

DC 6834
10%30%60%100%

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)

DC 6831
100%

Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum

DC 6842
0%30%50%100%

Laryngectomy, total

DC 6518
0%10%30%50%

Laryngitis, chronic

DC 6516
10%30%

Laryngitis, tuberculous, active or inactive

DC 6515
0%10%30%50%

Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals of laryngeal trauma (unilateral or bilateral)

DC 6520
10%30%60%100%

Mucormycosis.

DC 6839
0%30%50%100%

Neoplasms, benign, any specified part of respiratory system. Evaluate using an appropriate respiratory analogy

DC 6820
0%20%30%50%

Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths

DC 6819
100%

Nocardiosis

DC 6823
0%20%30%50%

Nose, loss of part of, or scars

DC 6504
10%30%

Pharynx, injuries to

DC 6521
50%

Pleurisy, tuberculous, active or inactive

DC 6732
0%20%30%50%

Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.)

DC 6832
100%

Post-surgical residual (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, etc.)

DC 6844
0%30%50%100%

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

DC 6827
100%

Pulmonary Vascular Disease

DC 6817
0%30%60%100%

Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis

DC 6830
100%

Sarcoidosis

DC 6846
0%30%60%100%

Septum, nasal, deviation of

DC 6502
10%

Sinusitis, sphenoid, chronic.

DC 6514
0%10%30%50%

Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed)

DC 6847
0%30%50%100%

Spinal cord injury with respiratory insufficiency

DC 6841
0%30%50%100%

Traumatic chest wall defect, pneumothorax, hernia, etc

DC 6843
0%30%50%100%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active

DC 6730
100%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified

DC 6704
100%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, active

DC 6701
100%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, inactive

DC 6721
0%10%30%50%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive

DC 6731
0%20%30%50%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive, advancement unspecified

DC 6724
0%20%30%50%100%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, active

DC 6703
100%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive

DC 6723
0%10%30%50%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active

DC 6702
100%

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, inactive

DC 6722
0%10%30%50%
C

Cardiovascular System

27 conditions

Aneurysm, any large artery

DC 7111
100%

Aneurysm, any small artery

DC 7112
0%

Angioneurotic edema

DC 7118
10%20%40%

Aortic aneurysm: Ascending, thoracic, or abdominal

DC 7110
0%100%60%

Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)

DC 7005
10%30%60%100%

Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic

DC 7113
20%30%40%50%60%100%

Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), symptomatic, requiring permanent pacemaker implantation

DC 7009
100%

Cardiac transplantation

DC 7019
30%100%

Cardiomyopathy

DC 7020
30%

Cold injury residuals

DC 7122
10%20%30%

Coronary bypass surgery

DC 7017
100%

Endocarditis, or

DC 7001
10%30%60%100%

Erythromelalgia

DC 7119
10%30%60%100%

Heart valve replacement (prosthesis)

DC 7016
100%

Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension)

DC 7101
10%20%40%60%

Implantable cardiac pacemakers

DC 7018
10%100%

Myocardial infarction

DC 7006
100%

Pericarditis

DC 7002
100%

Peripheral arterial disease

DC 7114
20%40%60%100%

Post-phlebitic syndrome of any etiology

DC 7121
0%10%20%40%60%100%

Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)

DC 7124
0%10%

Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's)

DC 7117
10%20%40%60%100%

Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin)

DC 7123
100%

Supraventricular tachycardia

DC 7010
10%30%

Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease)

DC 7115
20%40%60%100%

Valvular heart disease (including rheumatic heart disease),

DC 7000
10%30%60%100%

Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)

DC 7011
100%
D

Digestive System

50 conditions

Ano, fistula in, including anorectal fistula and anorectal abscess

DC 7335
10%20%40%60%

Barrett's esophagus

DC 7207
10%30%

Benign neoplasms, exclusive of skin growths

DC 7344
0%

Celiac disease

DC 7355
30%50%80%

Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks)

DC 7318
0%10%30%

Cholelithiasis, chronic

DC 7315
0%

Chronic biliary tract disease

DC 7314
0%10%30%

Chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery

DC 7303
0%10%30%50%80%

Chronic liver disease without cirrhosis

DC 7345
0%20%40%60%100%

Cirrhosis of the liver

DC 7312
0%10%30%60%100%

Colitis, ulcerative

DC 7323
0%10%30%60%100%

Crohn's disease or undifferentiated form of inflammatory bowel disease

DC 7326
10%30%60%100%

Diverticulitis and diverticulosis

DC 7327
0%20%30%

Duodenal Ulcer

DC 7305
10%20%40%60%

Enteritis, chronic

DC 7325
0%

Esophageal motility disorder

DC 7204
0%

Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired

DC 7205
0%

Esophagus, stricture of

DC 7203
0%10%30%50%80%

Gallbladder, injury of

DC 7317
0%

Gastritis, chronic

DC 7307
0%

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

DC 7206
0%10%30%50%80%

Gastrointestinal dysmotility syndrome

DC 7356
10%30%50%80%

Hemorrhoids, external or internal

DC 7336
10%20%

Hepatitis C (Chronic)

DC 7354
10%20%40%60%100%0%

Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal).

DC 7338
0%10%20%30%60%100%

Hiatal Hernia

DC 7346
10%30%60%0%

Intestinal fistulous disease, external

DC 7330
30%60%100%

Intestine, large, resection of

DC 7329
10%20%40%60%100%

Intestine, small, resection of

DC 7328
0%20%40%60%80%

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

DC 7319
10%20%30%0%

Lips, injuries of

DC 7201
0%

Liver transplant

DC 7351
30%60%100%

Malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths

DC 7343
100%

Pancreas transplant

DC 7352
30%100%

Pancreatitis, chronic

DC 7347
30%60%100%

Peptic ulcer disease

DC 7304
0%20%40%60%100%

Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection

DC 7301
0%10%30%50%80%

Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactive

DC 7331
100%

Post pancreatectomy syndrome

DC 7357
30%

Pruritus ani (anal itching)

DC 7337
0%10%

Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control

DC 7332
0%10%30%60%100%

Rectum and anus, stricture of

DC 7333
10%30%60%100%

Rectum, prolapse of

DC 7334
10%30%50%100%

Residuals of injury of the liver

DC 7311
0%

Soft tissue injury of the mouth, other than tongue or lips

DC 7200
0%

Stomach, injury of, residuals

DC 7310
0%

Stomach, stenosis of

DC 7309
0%

Tongue, loss of whole or part

DC 7202
30%60%100%

Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy

DC 7348
20%30%40%

Visceroptosis, symptomatic, marked

DC 7342
10%
G

Genitourinary System

34 conditions

Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified)

DC 7534
0%

Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system

DC 7529
0%

Bladder, calculus in, with symptoms interfering with function

DC 7515
0%

Bladder, diverticulum of

DC 7545
0%

Bladder, fistula of

DC 7516
100%

Bladder, injury of

DC 7517
0%20%40%60%

Chronic Cystitis (Urinary Frequency/Incontinence)

DC 7512
10%20%40%60%0%

Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis

DC 7530
0%

Cystic diseases of the kidneys

DC 7533
0%

Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis

DC 7540
0%

Endometriosis

DC 7629
0%10%30%50%

Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity

DC 7522
0%

Glomerulonephritis

DC 7536
0%

Hydronephrosis

DC 7509
10%20%30%

Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism

DC 7537
0%

Kidney, abscess of

DC 7501
0%

Kidney, removal of one

DC 7500
30%

Kidney transplant

DC 7531
30%100%

Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system

DC 7528
100%

Nephritis, chronic

DC 7502
0%

Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis

DC 7508
30%

Neurogenic bladder

DC 7542
0%20%40%60%

Papillary necrosis

DC 7538
0%

Prostate Gland Injuries/Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

DC 7527
10%20%0%

Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only

DC 7525
0%

Pyelonephritis, chronic

DC 7504
0%

Renal amyloid disease

DC 7539
0%

Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C

DC 7544
0%

Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II

DC 7541
0%30%60%80%100%

Renal tubular disorders (such as renal glycosurias, aminoacidurias, renal tubular acidosis, Fanconi's syndrome, Bartter's syndrome, related disorders of Henle's loop and proximal or distal nephron function, etc.)

DC 7532
20%

Toxic nephropathy (antibotics, radiocontrast agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, heavy metals, and similar agents)

DC 7535
0%

Ureter, stricture of

DC 7511
30%

Urethra, fistula of

DC 7519
100%

Urethra, stricture of

DC 7518
0%
Gy

Gynecological Conditions

14 conditions

Benign neoplasms of gynecological system. Rate chronic residuals to include scars, lymphedema, disfigurement, and/or other impairment of function under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system

DC 7628
0%10%30%

Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast. Rate chronic residuals according to impairment of function due to scars, lymphedema, or disfigurement (e.g., limitation of arm, shoulder, and wrist motion, or loss of grip strength, or loss of sensation, or residuals from harvesting of muscles for reconstructive purposes), and/or under diagnostic code 7626

DC 7631
0%10%30%

Breast, surgery of

DC 7626
0%

Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy

DC 7621
10%

Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD)

DC 7632
0%10%30%

Fistula, rectovaginal

DC 7624
0%10%30%60%100%

Fistula, urethrovaginal

DC 7625
20%40%60%100%

Malignant neoplasms of gynecological system

DC 7627
100%

Malignant neoplasms of the breast

DC 7630
100%

Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete

DC 7620
0%10%30%

Ovary, disease, injury, or adhesions of.

DC 7615
0%10%30%

Ovary, removal of

DC 7619
0%10%30%

Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete

DC 7617
0%10%30%

Uterus, removal of, including corpus

DC 7618
0%10%30%
H

Hematologic & Lymphatic System

21 conditions

Acquired hemolytic anemia

DC 7723
0%10%30%60%100%

Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive

DC 7710
0%

Agranulocytosis, acquired

DC 7702
10%30%60%100%

AL amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis)

DC 7717
100%

Anemia, Iron Deficiency (Hypochromic-Microcytic)

DC 7700
0%10%30%70%100%

Aplastic anemia

DC 7716
30%60%100%

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) (chronic myeloid leukemia or chronic granulocytic leukemia)

DC 7719
30%60%100%

Essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis

DC 7718
0%30%70%100%

Folic acid deficiency

DC 7721
0%10%

Hodgkin's lymphoma

DC 7709
100%

Immune thrombocytopenia

DC 7705
0%10%30%70%100%

Iron deficiency anemia

DC 7720
0%10%30%

Leukemia (except for chronic myelogenous leukemia)

DC 7703
0%100%

Multiple myeloma

DC 7712
0%100%

Myelodysplastic syndromes

DC 7725
30%60%100%

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

DC 7715
100%

Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12

DC 7722
10%100%

Polycythemia vera

DC 7704
10%30%60%100%

Sickle cell anemia

DC 7714
10%30%60%100%

Solitary plasmacytoma

DC 7724
100%

Splenectomy

DC 7706
20%
S

Skin Conditions

16 conditions

Acne

DC 7828
0%10%30%

Alopecia areata

DC 7831
0%10%

Burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck due to other causes; or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck

DC 7800
10%30%50%80%

Burn scar(s) or scar(s) due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that are associated with underlying soft tissue damage

DC 7801
10%20%30%40%

Burn scar(s) or scar(s) due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that are not associated with underlying soft tissue damage

DC 7802
10%

Chloracne

DC 7829
0%10%20%30%

Chronic urticaria

DC 7825
10%30%60%

Dermatitis or eczema

DC 7806
0%10%30%60%

Erythema multiforme; Toxic epidermal necrolysis

DC 7827
10%30%60%

Erythroderma

DC 7817
0%10%30%60%100%

Hyperhidrosis

DC 7832
0%30%

Scarring alopecia

DC 7830
0%10%20%

Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804

DC 7805
0%10%30%60%

Scar(s), unstable or painful

DC 7804
10%20%30%

Vasculitis, primary cutaneous

DC 7826
10%30%60%

Vitiligo

DC 7823
0%10%
En

Endocrine System

18 conditions

Acromegaly

DC 7908
30%60%100%

Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency)

DC 7911
20%40%60%

C-cell hyperplasia of the thyroid

DC 7919
0%

Cushing's syndrome

DC 7907
30%60%100%

Diabetes insipidus

DC 7909
10%30%

Diabetes mellitus

DC 7913
10%20%40%60%100%

Hyperaldosteronism (benign or malignant)

DC 7917
0%

Hyperparathyroidism

DC 7904
0%10%60%100%

Hyperpituitarism (prolactin secreting pituitary dysfunction)

DC 7916
0%

Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease)

DC 7900
10%60%100%30%

Hypoparathyroidism

DC 7905
100%

Hypothyroidism

DC 7903
10%30%60%100%

Neoplasm, benign, any specified part of the endocrine system

DC 7915
0%

Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the endocrine system

DC 7914
100%

Pheochromocytoma (benign or malignant)

DC 7918
0%

Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic

DC 7902
0%

Thyroid enlargement, toxic

DC 7901
0%

Thyroiditis

DC 7906
0%
N

Neurological Conditions

113 conditions

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

DC 8017
100%

Athetosis, acquired

DC 8107
0%

Benign, minimum

DC 8003
10%60%

Benign, minimum rating

DC 8022
10%60%

Brain, abscess of

DC 8020
10%100%

Brain, vessels, hemorrhage from

DC 8009
10%100%

Bulbar palsy

DC 8005
100%

Cerebral arteriosclerosis

DC 8046
0%

Chorea, Huntington's

DC 8106
0%

Chorea, Sydenham's

DC 8105
10%30%50%80%100%

Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic

DC 8000
10%100%

Epilepsy, diencephalic

DC 8913
10%20%40%60%80%100%

Epilepsy, Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory

DC 8912
10%20%40%60%80%100%

Epilepsy, petit mal.

DC 8911
10%20%40%60%80%100%

Epilepsy, psychomotor

DC 8914
10%20%40%60%80%100%

Hematomyelia

DC 8012
10%100%

Malignant

DC 8002
30%100%

Malignant

DC 8021
30%100%

Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic

DC 8019
10%100%

Migraine

DC 8100
0%10%30%50%

Multiple sclerosis

DC 8018
30%

Myasthenia gravis

DC 8025
30%

Myelitis

DC 8010
10%

Narcolepsy

DC 8108
0%

Neuralgia

DC 8714
0%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8717
0%10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8718
0%10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8719
0%10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8722
0%10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8723
0%10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8727
0%10%

neuralgia of

DC 8728
0%10%

neuralgia of

DC 8729
0%10%

neuralgia of

DC 8730
0%10%

neuralgia of

DC 8409
10%

neuralgia of

DC 8715
10%20%30%

neuralgia of

DC 8405
10%

neuralgia of

DC 8407
10%

neuralgia of

DC 8410
10%

neuralgia of

DC 8411
10%

neuralgia of

DC 8412
10%

neuralgia of

DC 8716
10%20%30%

neuralgia of

DC 8720
10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8721
10%20%0%

neuralgia of

DC 8724
10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8725
10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8726
10%20%

neuralgia of

DC 8711
20%30%40%

neuralgia of

DC 8710
20%30%40%

neuralgia of

DC 8713
20%30%40%

neuralgia of

DC 8712
20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8622
0%10%20%30%

neuritis of

DC 8623
0%10%20%30%

neuritis of

DC 8628
0%10%

neuritis of

DC 8618
0%10%20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8630
0%10%

neuritis of

DC 8619
0%10%20%30%

neuritis of

DC 8629
0%10%

neuritis of

DC 8617
0%10%20%30%

neuritis of

DC 8627
0%10%

neuritis of

DC 8312
10%

neuritis of

DC 8625
10%20%30%

neuritis of

DC 8310
10%

neuritis of

DC 8309
10%

neuritis of

DC 8624
10%20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8626
10%20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8615
10%20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8307
10%

neuritis of

DC 8305
10%

neuritis of

DC 8616
10%20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8621
10%20%30%0%40%

neuritis of

DC 8311
10%

neuritis of

DC 8620
10%20%40%60%

neuritis of

DC 8610
20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8614
20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8613
20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8612
20%30%40%

neuritis of

DC 8611
20%30%40%

Paralysis agitans

DC 8004
30%

Paralysis of

DC 8523
0%10%20%30%

Paralysis of

DC 8519
0%10%20%30%

Paralysis of

DC 8522
0%10%20%30%

Paralysis of

DC 8530
0%10%

Paralysis of

DC 8529
0%10%

Paralysis of

DC 8528
0%10%

Paralysis of

DC 8517
0%10%20%30%

Paralysis of

DC 8527
0%10%

Paralysis of

DC 8518
0%10%20%30%40%50%

Paralysis of

DC 8520
10%20%40%60%80%

Paralysis of

DC 8516
10%20%30%40%50%60%

Paralysis of

DC 8521
10%20%30%40%0%

Paralysis of

DC 8524
10%20%30%40%

Paralysis of

DC 8525
10%20%30%

Paralysis of

DC 8526
10%20%30%40%

Paralysis of

DC 8515
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%

Paralysis of

DC 8211
10%20%30%

Paralysis of

DC 8209
10%20%30%

Paralysis of

DC 8212
10%30%50%

Paralysis of

DC 8207
10%20%30%

Paralysis of

DC 8210
10%30%50%

Paralysis of

DC 8205
10%30%50%

Paralysis of

DC 8514
20%30%40%50%60%70%

Paralysis of

DC 8511
20%30%40%50%60%70%

Paralysis of

DC 8512
20%30%40%50%60%70%

Paralysis of

DC 8513
20%30%40%60%70%80%

Paralysis of

DC 8510
20%30%40%50%60%70%

Paramyoclonus multiplex (convulsive state, myoclonic type)

DC 8104
60%

Poliomyelitis, anterior

DC 8011
10%100%

Progressive muscular atrophy

DC 8023
30%

Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)

DC 8045
0%10%40%70%100%

Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin)

DC 8540
100%

Syringomyelia

DC 8024
30%

Tic, convulsive

DC 8103
0%10%30%
Mn

Mental Disorders

40 conditions

Anorexia nervosa

DC 9520
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Bipolar disorder

DC 9432
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Bipolar disorder

DC 9327
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Bulimia nervosa

DC 9521
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Chronic adjustment disorder

DC 9440
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)

DC 9424
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Cyclothymic disorder

DC 9431
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Cyclothymic disorder

DC 9202
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Delirium

DC 9300
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Delusional disorder

DC 9208
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Delusional disorder

DC 9203
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Depersonalization/Derealization disorder

DC 9417
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Dissociative amnesia; dissociative identity disorder

DC 9416
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Generalized anxiety disorder

DC 9400
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Illness anxiety disorder

DC 9425
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Major depressive disorder

DC 9434
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Major neurocognitive disorder

DC 9302
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease

DC 9312
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to another medical condition or substance/medication-induced major or mild neurocognitive disorder

DC 9326
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to HIV or other infections

DC 9301
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury

DC 9304
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Major or mild vascular neurocognitive disorder

DC 9305
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Obsessive compulsive disorder

DC 9404
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Other specified and unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders

DC 9210
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Other specified anxiety disorder

DC 9410
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Other specified somatic symptom and related disorder

DC 9422
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia

DC 9412
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)

DC 9433
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Posttraumatic stress disorder

DC 9411
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Schizoaffective disorder

DC 9204
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Schizoaffective disorder

DC 9211
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Schizophrenia

DC 9201
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Somatic symptom disorder

DC 9421
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Specific phobia; social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

DC 9403
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Substance-induced major neurocognitive disorder

DC 9303
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Unspecified anxiety disorder

DC 9413
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Unspecified depressive disorder

DC 9435
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Unspecified neurocognitive disorder

DC 9310
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Unspecified schizophrenia spectrum disorder

DC 9205
0%10%30%50%70%100%

Unspecified somatic symptom and related disorder

DC 9423
0%10%30%50%70%100%
De

Dental & Oral Conditions

15 conditions

Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides

DC 9908
30%

Coronoid process, loss of

DC 9909
10%20%

Hard palate, loss of

DC 9911
0%10%20%30%

Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles

DC 9901
100%

Mandible, loss of, including ramus, unilaterally or bilaterally

DC 9902
10%20%30%40%50%70%

Mandible, malunion of

DC 9904
0%10%20%

Mandible, nonunion of, confirmed by diagnostic imaging studies

DC 9903
10%30%

Maxilla, loss of half or less

DC 9915
0%20%30%40%

Maxilla, loss of more than half

DC 9914
50%100%

Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of

DC 9916
0%10%30%

Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis or osteoradionecrosis of

DC 9900
0%

Neoplasm, hard and soft tissue, benign

DC 9917
0%

Neoplasm, hard and soft tissue, malignant

DC 9918
100%

Teeth, loss of, due to loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible without loss of continuity

DC 9913
0%10%20%30%40%

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)

DC 9905
10%20%30%40%50%

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